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Friday, May 30, 2014

Q2 - Echino bag finished

First up is Broken Herringbone cushion. It would be sad if I didn't finish that one. Thank you for all the lovely comments regarding my quilting. It is huge encouragement for my future FMQ adventures.

I started this cushion last year as Christmas decoration. I used jelly roll strips from Cherry Christmas line to go with our advent calendar. You can find free Lone star pattern here. That is my project for Ho Ho Ho And on We Sew. Linky party for May is here.

Tada! Very simple messenger type of bag. I haven't used any particular pattern as this it very easy. The main feature is beautiful fabric - Echino. My only requirement was to have that elephant right on front.

See it's only two rectangles with added pockets. Recessed zipper might scare some away but it is easy to do as well.

I found this pretty open end zipper in my stash and wanted to use it as it matches nicely. I never used open end zipper for bags but I found it is quite convenient. You can open it up and leave it on a side for easy access kind of tote.

I choose this goal based on my Q2 FAL list. Smart idea I copied from my bloggy friends. My current score is 3/6.

The back is really simple but matches perfectly. I leave you with detail of quilted bottom and our freshly cut grass :-)

Love the cushion finish - the detail of the FMQ in the white panel offsetting the prints with circles is fabulous. Also, that elephant is gorgeous, of course he must be front and center! You have been on quilt the productive streak this week! Congratulations!

Great pillows, but that Echino bag - PERFECTION! Love the print, and the lining fabric is the perfect addition. That recessed zipper does scare me - I really need to learn how to do that - it makes tote bags look so professional and finished! The quilted bottom is a nice touch - it too makes the bag look really professional!